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| VPI Scout upgrade path? Can't say what you should do, but I can tell you what I did. I had the Scout (and already had the SDS). My first upgrade was to the Scoutmaster, which includes the new 300 rpm motor. The improvement was noticeable and well worth the upgrade cost (... | |
| Exact audio copy Go to this link:http://www.exactaudiocopy.org/In the left column you will see a vertical list of buttons, click on "download." You will then be transported to another page. Scroll down that page until you see the version of EAC (it lists the lates... | |
| Turntable Stands Slipknot's DIY suggestion is a good one. However, you may wish to consider the economical commercial solution that I am using with excellent results. I use a Target VW2 wall mounted turntable stand, but I replaced the top MDF shelf with an 18' x 2... | |
| VPI Scout or VPI people -- Question Stock Scout cannot use the peripheral ring clamp. You need to upgrade to the HRX platter (which is stock on the Scoutmaster--go figure). | |
| Exact Audio Copy Question No need to worry. Here is the explanation from the EAC manual:A Track quality of 100% obviously means that the track was extracted 100% correct. But here's where some people make mistakes; sometimes EAC rereads certain audio sectors multiple times... | |
| squeezebox and home network First, I cannot discern any difference in audio quality between FLAC compressed files and uncompressed files. There are several other threads that talk about this, so you can do a search and find a lot of discussion about FLAC.Second, Using a 4-5 ... | |
| Recommendations on a passive preamp Actually, now that I read that ad a little closer, that may be the RVC, which is only a one in/one out device. But you can check the Placette site that is linked to the ad to read about the Placette linestage with 3 in/2 out.Sorry for any confusion. | |
| Recommendations on a passive preamp I use a Placette Passive with excellent results. It has 3 inputs and two outputs. You might want to consider it.See http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatran&1147376934I'm not the seller, but I saw this ad. | |
| squeezebox and home network I've tried Squeezebox both wired (CAT 5)and wireless. Sound quality was identical as far as I could tell. The only real world difference was that with the wireless, everytime I used the Microwave, I would lose the signal. I've heard that with some... | |
| Please explain I think your question goes more toward impedance matching of the speaker to the amp, rather than "what is a watt?" I am no expert, but I will copy the explanation that Coincident Speaker Technologies gives:Loudspeaker Impedance And Amplifier Match... | |
| Exact Audio Copy And Adding Song Titles Try this site:http://www.teqnilogik.com/tutorials/eac.htmShould answer most questions about EAC, including setting it up to access free databases. | |
| Wadia ? I've happily owned Wadia CDPs for a few years now. I guess my secret is that I've never dealt directly with Wadia, the company. I always call Steve Huntley at GNSC whenever I need anything having to do with Wadia products, be it mods, repairs or s... | |
| Best software for ripping cd's to FLAC? I use Exact Audio Copy.http://www.exactaudiocopy.org/It is one of the best, if not the best, to do the job. You will need to set it up to rip to FLAC, but it's not too difficult. Check out this site and follow the directions for setting up EAC wit... | |
| poor vinyl I've given up buying vinyl via Ebay. The final straw was when I bought an original pressing of a Judy Collins LP that the seller describes as "near mint - excellent condition." When I received it, it was visually scuffed and obviously historically... | |
| Paradigm Studio 100 V.2 Replacement Parts? I once had to replace a tweeter on a Studio Reference 100. I got it at Definitive Audio in Seattle. They are a Paradigm dealer that has an onsite service department.http://www.definitive.com/Good Luck. |